Memories of Barcelona's stunning 6-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain to knock the French team out of last season's Champions League will serve to better prepare them for Wednesday' trip to Real Madrid, coach Unai Emery has claimed.

It is impossible to fully dispel the notion that Les Parisiens will freeze at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu just as they did with a 4-0 lead at the Camp Nou, and yet Emery remains positive that his side have done all their homework before the last-16 first leg.

"Our preparation began after the game at the Camp Nou," the Spaniard stated to the assembled media. "We have spoken little but very clearly about those moments.

"I think we are better prepared to compete at this level [than last year].

"I plan on facing Madrid's best and I am sure that, just as our XI will be our best possible, they will do the same.

"I cannot imagine that any of BBC won't be in the starting line-up.

"It is true that they can change their system depending on their line-up and we have worked on all options that our opponent possesses."

Pressure is on PSG to secure a Champions League title having invested so heavily in their side, including the world record purchase of Neymar in the summer.

"I live every moment of every day and of every game as a great opportunity," Emery noted, regarding the pressure on him day-in, day-out.

"I will take advantage of every step of our path, and with confidence.

"We are aware of every difficulty from this game that we may face. I'm motivated and hope to witness a great PSG performance."

With Thiago Motta left at home despite having seemingly overcome any injury doubts, Emery is looking to either Argentine youngster Giovani Lo Celso or veteran newboy Lassana Diarra to fill the Italians' shoes.

"Everyone in the group is ready, but they will know [the line-up] first," he said.

"Our two options to play [in midfield], Lass or Lo Celso, are both prepared.

"We have worked [with Adrien Rabiot], but in the last few months we have focused on other things. He has played higher up and the plan is for him to continue in that position, but he can do it during the match if we need.

"Lo Celso has done very well and Lass is improving. With Motta, I prefer that he continues working on his recovery."